A4 running BFG drag radials
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Burning Brakes
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From: MARRIOTTSVILLE MD
A4 running BFG drag radials
Iam running my 2000 A4 with the stock TC at the track with BFG drag radials.
I can't seem to get a consistent 60' time at any pressure. My first run right
off the street with 26 lbs I got a 1.93 60' then after the car cooled down I got
a 2.02 60'. I dropped the pressure to 20 lbs got 2.0s again dropped the
pressure to 16 lbs got a 1.95 then a 2.03 60' times. Is there a trick to getting
consistant 60' times with the A4. It seems more consistent with my old Z06
tires then with the 3.15x30x18 BGF DRs.
I can't seem to get a consistent 60' time at any pressure. My first run right
off the street with 26 lbs I got a 1.93 60' then after the car cooled down I got
a 2.02 60'. I dropped the pressure to 20 lbs got 2.0s again dropped the
pressure to 16 lbs got a 1.95 then a 2.03 60' times. Is there a trick to getting
consistant 60' times with the A4. It seems more consistent with my old Z06
tires then with the 3.15x30x18 BGF DRs.
Instructor
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From: Laredo Texas
Re: A4 running BFG drag radials (INTHERED)
Drag Radials are ususally pretty consistent for my A4 setup. Try being consistent on the burnout time ( I burn for 10 sec. and on to the staging area) Also I recommend tire pressure set at 12 psi. the track might be poorly maintained, that is a common problem at my local track.
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From: GARDENA Ca, State Of Konfusion
St. Jude Donor '05
Re: A4 running BFG drag radials (S.TX 50thAE)
I used to run mine at 16-18 psi and launch around 2500 rpms. The tires must be hot from a decent burnout in order to hook. I could never get consistent with the drag radials, therefore I went to the ET Streets which hook like a big dog. Track prep also has a lot to do with it.
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Burning Brakes
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From: MARRIOTTSVILLE MD
Re: A4 running BFG drag radials (S.TX 50thAE)
I usually just spin them enough to just clean them off. Your 10 second
burnout is that without a linelock ? I seem to have a lot of trouble getting
a nice clean burnout. Can you explain how to perform a proper burnout
and then how to properly launch the car with a stock TC ?
burnout is that without a linelock ? I seem to have a lot of trouble getting
a nice clean burnout. Can you explain how to perform a proper burnout
and then how to properly launch the car with a stock TC ?
Racer
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From: JACKSONVILLE FL
Re: A4 running BFG drag radials (INTHERED)
I have an 02 with stock gears and TC, running the 295/35/18 BFG's.
On the street i cant even spin them but at the local track i go to they DO NOT prep it on sat nights(when i go) and my 60' do the same thing, sometimes hook but usually get 2.1 plus. On a well prepped track i pull 1.9xx consistently which is about as good as your going to get with a stock TC. :chevy
On the street i cant even spin them but at the local track i go to they DO NOT prep it on sat nights(when i go) and my 60' do the same thing, sometimes hook but usually get 2.1 plus. On a well prepped track i pull 1.9xx consistently which is about as good as your going to get with a stock TC. :chevy
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From: Augusta GA
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Re: A4 running BFG drag radials (FASTENUF)
I am running stock size DR (295) at 20psi. I think the car and the tires have more than I can drive so far, as even when I screw up the burn out and they are not hot, I still get 18 or low 1.9 60. I have only 12 runs, but I am having fun. Seems like the key to warming them up is to get in the throttle slow in the pit. I don't have a line lock (oviously) and I think that might be next. Good luck!
Dave
Dave
